AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRetail Pricing: The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General, alleging the chain routinely charges more at checkout than shelf tags and ads promise, affecting millions of purchases. Product Safety: Wise Wife Ground Cinnamon was recalled in 14 states after a Connecticut lab found elevated lead; the CPSC also warned consumers to stop using two smoke and carbon monoxide alarms sold online. Beauty: Korean skincare brand Re expanded Cell to Cell Cream into Costco stores after an online sellout, while Ulta’s salon services are drawing more Black customers as years of investment in textured-hair expertise gain attention. Food & Dining: McDonald’s is testing value bundles at select U.S. locations, as its McRib faces a lawsuit over claims about its meat. Household Budgets: A study estimates groceries take 9.8% of a typical U.S. household’s income, with costs rising 33.2% from 2019 to 2025; Massachusetts households face a lower-than-average burden, helped by high incomes.
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